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Originally Posted by MacFlame
I used to have this conversation with people when it came to the Olympic bid too. I'd ask why they voted "no", and most would say, "its too expensive!"
When I asked what "too much money" meant or "what should the appropriate cost be?", I'd receive nothing but silence.
I really don't care what position people take, but if your position isn't backed up with some sort of reasoning, I just cant partake in that sort of discussion.
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IIRC too, the feds were kicking in a huge amount of money which would go to upgrade a large number of City facilities which are now the responsibility of the City and its taxpayers. Since these facilities still need upgrading, I believe the net cost to the city to do so exceeds the amount that the Olympics was actually costing Calgarians when you factor in revenues and the feds money.